Flat calm ocean, 46 degrees with 1-3mph wind early morning. Cargo ship's name clearly seen without binoculars. First sighting was a fast moving pair one mile out, followed by a fast moving pod of five whales 4+ miles out. One whale had a pock like mark on its upper rostrum along with several long thin … Continue reading Whaletastic Day of Sightings
Point Dume State Beach
Seven Gray Whales at Sunset
8 North Bound 0 South Bound 4.25 hrs A very boisterous group of SEVEN whales came in at sunset, displaying many spyhops and head lifts with multiple interactions happening at once!
Gusty Wind and Upwelling: Seven Gray Whales
Friday, March 24th, 2023 Clear and sunny with 3-5 mph winds, 57 degrees. Two pairs of whales in close and three solo sightings. One whale had visible sand spewing out of its mouth indicating feeding behaviors. One whale in the surf line skimmed the surface with its head and eyes above the water, another way … Continue reading Gusty Wind and Upwelling: Seven Gray Whales
Palindrome Day 3/23/23, Strong Wind, Heart Clouds, Green Flash and TWENTY Gray Whales
Palindrome is a word, phrase or date that is the same forward and backwards. March 2023 has ten such dates in a row from 3/20/23 through 3/29/23. Sunny, blue skies and fluffy heart shaped cumulus clouds changed as a heavy storm system passed over head. 57 degrees. Rough choppy surf with large swells: wind 12-15mph … Continue reading Palindrome Day 3/23/23, Strong Wind, Heart Clouds, Green Flash and TWENTY Gray Whales
Rain, Drizzle and Debris: 13 Gray Whales
Rain all night and morning leading to drizzly afternoon with continued showers inland and high risk alerts for rock and mud slides. Care is required driving along canyon roads leading to the beaches and rain saturated areas. Rough choppy seas and muddy surf with accumulations of sea foam onshore at the tide line. Beaches littered … Continue reading Rain, Drizzle and Debris: 13 Gray Whales
Spyhop Lane 